Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 02:54 PM
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Re: Fuse
Tom,
Great idea. My thought was to put that third fuse in the line between the generator and junction box, but your idea of an EVR or fuse between the adjustable brush and field sounds better.
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
There very likely could be a difference, but I won't be carrying out the second half of the experiment. ;)
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-17-2016, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
Ken's post gave me an idea. I could duplicate a "blown fuse" in my car by disconnecting the starter post to terminal box lead. Starting the car with a jumper from the starter post to that lead,...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 10:33 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
By the time I got the fire out, the bundle at the left corner of the rad had the insulation pretty much burned off all wires. That hot wire that feeds the light switch looked the worse for wear, but...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 09:06 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
...or the always hot wire that FEEDS the light switch (which I believe was the culprit).
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
Although a lot of good info here, I think only Kurt (post #2) addressed my question...
With the engine running, however, if the fuse blew, wouldn't the generator back feed everything including...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 07:12 PM
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Replies: 22
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 11:05 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
I should probably explain why I'm looking into a fused system.
Yesterday on a drive, the cockpit started filling with smoke. Engine still running fine. I pulled to the side, shut off the engine...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 09:41 AM
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Replies: 22
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Re: Fuse
Then it is probably worse than I thought. If a short occurs while the car is running, generator goes over voltage and continues providing the short with power...even MORE power until the generator...
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Forum: Model A (1928-31)
07-16-2016, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 22
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Fuse
I'll admit that electricity is basically magic to me and this is going to sound stupid to those that have a good grasp of it.
The common place to fuse a Model A is on the wire between the starter...
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